Pasay City, Philippines – PCC 3 delivered an action-packed night of mixed martial arts, showcasing a blend of amateur grit and professional precision. From early-round submissions to explosive knockouts, the event proved once again that the Philippine Combat Championship is a rising force in regional MMA.
PRELIMINARY BOUTS (AMATEUR)
Flyweight (125 lbs):
Reynan “The Bisaya” Into vs. John “The Buhawe Jack” Poras Jr.
Winner: Reynan Into via Unanimous Decision
Into impressed judges with his consistent pressure and technical striking, earning a clean UD victory to open the night.
Flyweight (125 lbs):
Dustine “The Antagonist” Samosa vs. John Michael “Panther” Berida
Winner: Dustine Samosa via Rear-Naked Choke – Round 2, 2:04
Samosa lived up to his nickname, forcing a tap in the second round with a slick RNC submission after controlling the ground exchanges.
Featherweight (145 lbs):
Gemil Clariño vs. Monsod “Boyka” Cadalso
Winner: Gemil Clariño via Rear-Naked Choke – Round 1, 2:33
Clariño wasted no time, dominating early and securing a quick first-round finish with a tight rear-naked choke.
MAIN CARD (PROFESSIONAL BOUTS)
Bantamweight (135 lbs):
Mikel “Kobra” Ngaseo vs. Daniel “El Peligro” Ventura
Winner: Mikel Ngaseo via TKO – Round 1, 0:23
Ngaseo unleashed a venomous flurry to end the fight in just 23 seconds, cementing his “Kobra” persona with a deadly first-round TKO.
Strawweight (115 lbs):
Aron “Little Monkey God” Nogot vs. Genesis “Exodus” Mendoza
Winner: Aron Nogot via Americana – Round 1, 3:06
Nogot showcased his grappling prowess, transitioning smoothly to an Americana submission to seal the win in the opening round.
Flyweight (125 lbs):
Daryl “Pilyours da Destroyer” Marcelino vs. Jesus Cabalquinto
Winner: Daryl Marcelino via Armbar – Round 1, 3:20
Marcelino lived up to his destructive nickname, snatching an arm and forcing the tap just past the three-minute mark.
CO-MAIN EVENT
Flyweight (125 lbs):
Jinno “The Survivor” Quirante vs. Noel “Sharkman King” Castillano
Winner: Jinno Quirante via Unanimous Decision
Quirante controlled the pace and avoided danger, surviving Sharkman’s aggression to claim a unanimous nod from the judges.
MAIN EVENT
Lightweight (155 lbs):
Ting Yee “The Underdog” Lai vs. Reden “Redenator” Manguiat
Winner: Ting Yee Lai via Unanimous Decision
In a hard-fought main event, Lai proved the doubters wrong, outpointing Manguiat with calculated striking and solid defense to earn a well-deserved victory.
PCC 3 not only highlighted the deep talent pool of Philippine MMA but also introduced fans to several names to watch in the coming months. With a perfect mix of raw amateur intensity and seasoned professional skill, the future of the promotion looks brighter than ever.
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